Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil is 100% premium quality, pharmaceutical grade peppermint oil (Mentha Piperita). With anti-nausea properties, Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil is useful for travel sickness and mild nausea related to pregnancy (“morning sickness”). A natural digestive aid, it may also help ease congestion and temporarily relieve aches, pains and tension headaches. With a fresh, minty aroma, Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil can be used to naturally freshen and deodorise around the home.

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Therapeutic uses:

Nausea

To help comfort mild nausea from travel (travel sickness) and pregnancy (‘morning sickness’), add a few drops to a tissue and inhale. Alternatively add 3-4 drops of Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil to a bowl of hot water and deeply inhale steam. Repeat every 3-4 hours as required.

If significant nausea persists seek medical advice.

Indigestion

Peppermint oil is calming to the digestive system and may be useful to help manage indigestion. Bosisto’s premium grade peppermint oil is suitable to ingest in small doses. Add 2-4 drops to a glass of warm water and drink to help ease symptoms. Repeat every 4-6 hours as required.

Aches & pains

Pain and aches associated with rheumatism and mild arthritis may be eased by massaging a few drops of Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil topically into the affected area. Repeat every 3-4 hours as required.

Tension headache

Personal uses:

Nasal & chest congestion

Add 3-4 drops to a bowl of hot water and deeply inhale steam for temporary relief of coughs and congestion. Repeat every 3-4 hours as required.

For inhalations, always place bowl on a stable surface before pouring hot water.

Mental alertness

With a fresh minty aroma Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil gives a feeling of wellbeing, and may assist as a “pick-me-up” when focus and concentration is needed. Add a few drops to a tissue and inhale, or follow the instructions for steam inhalation (nasal & chest congestion).

Foot odour

Add a capful to a warm foot bath to help combat foot odour. Also useful to sprinkle in shoes to freshen and deodorise.

Hair care

Peppermint oil has a stimulating, cooling effect on the scalp and can be found in many hair care products. Add up to 12 drops to your regular shampoo to help promote healthy hair.

If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Household uses:

Floors Add ¼ cup of white vinegar and 1-2 capfuls of Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil to a mop bucket of hot water for natural fresh and sparkling floors.

Cleaning

Clean, deodorise and freshen without harsh chemicals. Fill a spray bottle with water and add a squirt of eco-friendly dishwashing detergent. Add 1 capful of Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil and shake well. Use this mixture to clean surfaces, bins and bathrooms.

Laundry

Add a capful or two to the laundry wash to help freshen and deodorise – especially good for nappies, linen and towels.

Deodorising & bins

Soak a cotton ball in Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil and place in cupboards, drawers and at the base of rubbish bins, to help deodorise and freshen.

Other:

Children’s craft

Add a few drops of peppermint to home-made Play Doh (at the same time as the food colouring) for a sensory play experience.

B.P quality refers to the standards set out in the British Pharmacopeia, the leading collection of official standards for medicinal products and pharmaceutical grade substances. Each batch of Bosisto’s Peppermint Oil is tested to ensure it complies with these standards.

Caution

Suitable to ingest only at doses recommended. Not for children under 2 without medical advice. If symptoms, including coughing or nausea persist, consult a healthcare practitioner.

FIRST AID: For accidental ingestion, contact your doctor for advice. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.